Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate Is Out! | The .NET Tools Blog

The Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate introduces several enhancements to improve the development experience within the .NET ecosystem, including better support for file-based C# programs, an ASM Viewer for .NET disassemblies, and a NuGet Package Manager Console. The update also streamlines the development of MAUI iOS apps from Windows by automating setup processes and supports mobile game development for Unreal Engine on both Android and iOS. Game development workflows benefit from faster Unreal Engine debugging and improved Blueprint functionality, while CMake support for C++ projects is introduced in beta. The release also improves Unity Profiler integration and offers mixed-mode debugging capabilities for Windows game development, allowing seamless debugging of managed and native code. Language support updates include enhancements for C#, C++, and F#, with C# developments powered by ReSharper. The Rider team invites users to try the release candidate and provide feedback.

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